WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 95th FS, FGS enhance lethality through advanced threat training during Ready Tiger 26-3 TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - Airmen and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 95th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons deployed, April 13-17, to Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, to enhance combat capability and lethality during exercise Ready Tiger 26-3.  The exercise is designed to test Airmen's ability to more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * History Professor's Book Exploring Civil War Medicine Gaining Attention Since Dr. Lindsay Privette's book The Surgeon's Battle: How Medicine Won the Vicksburg Campaign and Changed the Civil War was released this past September, it has been gaining attention in history circles. New Books Network interviewed Dr. Privette about her book April 4. Dr. Privette is a professor in the Department of Hi more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Integrated Support Systems, Inc. and the Maiberger Family Named Framing Family of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University is proud to announce that Integrated Support Systems, Inc. (ISS), and Phil and Sarah Maiberger, have joined the Institute as a Framing Family--a distinguishe more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Arnav Desai '26 found his focus at Furman with ROTC and mock trial * Arnav Desai '26 has always had a servant's heart, but it was his time at Furman University that showed him what to do with it. A senior psychology major from Greenville, South Carolina, Desai came into Furman undecided on whether he'd follow the pre-med or pre-law tracks. That was, until he joined Furman's mock trial program. He f more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Ashley Johnson '26 finds motivation in her own family health journey * Ashley Johnson '26 arrived at Furman with a plan, and the discipline to adjust it when life intervened. A molecular biology and applied mathematics double major with a data analytics minor, Johnson built a demanding academic path around a clear goal: medical school. "The plan has always been medicine," she said. "I've just been tr more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts two major victories in defense of religious liberty * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson celebrates significant wins for religious liberty in two cases in which he joined two multistate coalitions to support the religious liberty claims. In the first case, Attorney General Wilson joined a brief in December of 2025  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following statement by Interim President Robert Jones: * * * A Message from the President: End of the Spring Semester and Academic Year Dear Clemson Family, As we near the end of the academic year, I want to take a few moments to encourage our students to finish the semester strong and give it their all. I remember the nerves, excitement and extra cups of coffee that I had before heading into Lehotsky Hall to take my exams w more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College honors its top students for for leadership, academic achievement, service and character Twelve of the most outstanding students from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences were recognized for leadership, academic achievement, service and character during an April 22 ceremony at the Owen Pavilion. The event was emceed by O. Thompson Mefford, associate dean for undergraduate stu more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Education holds rural well-being summit featuring collaboration across disciplines On April 1, the College of Education held a Rural Community Well-Being Summit featuring a keynote speaker and panel discussion that brought together faculty and staff experts in rural education, outreach and health. Organized by Darris Means, professor of educational leadership and Dean's Fellow for Rural Educati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news on April 27, 2026: * * * Dentons US welcomes 8 new partners and expands into Charleston, South Carolina Dentons US today announced the addition of 8 new partners, expanding the Firm's capabilities across three high-demand practice areas and establishing an office in Charleston, South Carolina--an increasingly strategic market for clients, business, and talent. Dentons US' footprint in Charleston, one of the nation's faste more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy commits $1 million to strengthen nonprofits helping North Carolina customers meet essential needs * 500,000 will be awarded to 20 nonprofits supporting seniors - applications open through May 29 * Additional $500,000 to support Share the Light Fund(R) agencies statewide * The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that del more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.  The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $41.5 Million to Support Mitigation Projects in the Southeast ATLANTA -- FEMA announced more than $41.5 million in funding to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for long-term projects that will make local communities more resilient to disasters. This funding is part of the more than $137 million that FEMA announced for more th more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman undergrads win award for research about gut-brain-sensory axis, autism and Fragile X syndrome * Neuroscience major Camila Vargas Calatayud '26, and biology and French double major Holly Bragdon '26 earned one of only three poster awards at the meeting of the South Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Consortium (SCAND). Their project explores the relationship between the gut microbio more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, April 28 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Lander, Trident Technical College Agreement Creates Pathway for Paralegal Studies Karen Petit Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow TTC students to easily transfer their credits into the bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies Progr more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Late sleep times may leave a lasting mark on children's genes Parents already know that letting children stay up too late can lead to rough mornings or trouble at school. But new Clemson University research suggests the effects might go deeper than that, possibly all the way down to a child's genes.  A recent study, " Epigenetic Impact of Sleep Timing in Children," by a team of scientists led by Geetha  more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Miram Nguyen '26 hopes her passion for student government inspires others to take the reins * Senior Mariam Nguyen '26 is serious about advocacy. She advocates for herself, for her fellow students, her campus and her community. For the past four years, all of those efforts have started at Furman, and since last August, Nguyen has taken her passions past the university gates and into the offices of loca more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 27 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following column: * * * The Governor's April Column: Keeping North Carolina Strong * This month Governor Josh Stein is highlighting investments in his recommended budget Opens in new window that would build on North Carolina's success story and keep the state strong. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. - North Carolinians have achieved a lot to make us proud. We're th more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * Savannah River Site, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Collaborate to Create Next-Generation Waste Shipment Equipment A new fixture for loading and unloading transuranic waste shipping containers will be used across the U.S. Department of Energy's nuclear cleanup complex after employees of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico visited the Savannah River Site  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch released the following testimony by Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper Jennifer Hemingway from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of the office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Thompson earns Drug Recognition Expert certification Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Officer Natalie Thompson recently earned Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification. Thompson is the first CUPD officer to earn the designation since 2015 and one of just 135 officers to hold the certification statewide.  "Officer Thompson's passion for saving lives through reducing impaired driving has bee more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 28 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA welcomes new Teaching Fellows Leslie Hull-Ryde USCA's 2026-27 Teaching Fellows cohort includes a dozen high school seniors from around the region. "The School of Education is excited to welcome these future educators and looks forward to working with them as they begin their professional development and educational journey in the fall," said Dr. Tim Lintner, campus direct more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The White House sends to the Senate on April 27, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia. Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to  more PR